City of Richmond seeks to cut emissions by 80 percent

WIND: Three North Carolina Republicans are sponsoring a bill to streamline wind energy development, challenging an effort by others in their party to impose further restrictions. (Southeast Energy News)

EMISSIONS: The mayor of Richmond wants to reduce the city’s greenhouse gas emissions by 80 percent by 2050 through energy use and alternative energy sources, among other actions. (Richmond Times-Dispatch)

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